Abstract: Methods and apparatus for applying internal features or complex mechanical structures to a surface of a metal part are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for creating an assembly that includes a substrate and a molded piece involves obtaining the substrate, and forming at least one binding feature on a surface of the substrate. The method also includes molding on a surface of the binding feature and the surface of the substrate. Molding on the surface of the binding feature and the surface of the substrate mechanically binds the molded piece to the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a multilayer tubular structure (MLT) intended for transporting fluids such as air, oil, water, a urea solution, a cooling liquid made from glycol, a transmission oil cooler (TOC), or an air conditioning liquid, or a fuel such as petrol, in particular bio-petrol, or diesel, in particular bio-diesel, comprising at least one layer (1) and at least one layer (2), said layer (1) comprising a composition comprising: -a) at least 50% by weight of at least one semi-aromatic polyamide of formula W/ZT, -b) at least 10% by weight, preferably at least 15%, of an impact modifier, -c) between 0 and 20% by weight of at least once plasticiser, -d) between 0 and 40% by weight of at least one additive, the sum of a) +b) +c) +d) being equal to 100%, said layer (2) comprising a composition comprising a?) at least 50% by weight of at least one short-chain semi-crystalline polyamide referred to as (A), said short-chain aliphatic polyamide (A) being of formula X Y/Z, or formula V/Z, -b?) between 0 and

Abstract: The present invention provides a hose excellent in mechanical properties at high temperatures. The hose of the present invention comprises a cross-linked fluororubber layer obtainable by cross-linking a fluororubber composition containing a fluororubber (A) and a carbon black (B). The cross-linked fluororubber layer has a loss modulus E? of 400 kPa or higher and 6,000 kPa or lower determined by a dynamic viscoelasticity test (measurement temperature: 160° C., tensile strain: 1%, initial force: 157 cN, frequency: 10 Hz).

Abstract: There is provided a tubular element for use in the manufacture of a filter of a smoking article, the tubular element comprising a first and a second layer wound of substantially continuous strips of a cellulose-fibre-based web material. The strips have predetermined thickness (T) and width (W). The web material is coated on a first surface with an activatable polymer and the first surface of the web material in the first layer faces the first surface of the web material in the second layer. An external diameter of the tubular element is substantially uniform over a given length.

Abstract: A blow molded multilayer article with a hollow body defined by a wall with an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface has an axial color gradient and/or a gloss gradient. The wall has multiple layers and at least one layer contains an effect pigment and/or an opacifying pigment.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a laminated glass article having a first clad layer, a second clad layer, and a core layer between the first clad layer and the second clad layer, by exposing an edge of the core layer. An etchant can be applied to the edge of the laminated glass article to form the recess. The recess can then be filled.

Abstract: A polymer sheet includes a core layer containing a propylene impact copolymer (ICP), and a first additional layer comprising a first polymer composition. The propylene impact copolymer (ICP) in the core layer includes a matrix and a dispersed phase. The matrix comprises a polypropylene homopolymer or a propylene/alpha-olefin random copolymer which includes greater than 50 wt. % of units derived from propylene monomer. The dispersed phase includes a copolymer of ethylene and a C3-C8 ?-olefin. The ICP has a first melting point being greater than 100° C. (e.g., in the range of from 100° C. to 130° C.) and a second melting point. The polymer sheet can also include a second additional layer containing a second polymer composition.

Abstract: Provided is a conductive polymer dispersion, including: a conductive composite containing a ?-conjugated conductive polymer and a polyanion; a vinyl versatate polymer; and a dispersion medium.

Abstract: Described herein are laminated packaging materials comprising foamed cellulose, their use in manufacturing packaging containers, for use in packaging of food products.

Abstract: A blow molded article obtained by blow molding of a preform made via parallel flow coinjection, having a wall formed by 3 layers in at least a region wherein the outside layer is transparent and the inner layer comprises an effect pigment visible through the transparent layer. Articles according to the invention have an improved gloss, low haze and higher resistance to delamination than previous articles. The invention relates also to preforms for making articles as described and to methods for making preforms and articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to an impregnating resin composition containing a) a melamine formaldehyde resin, b) a non-ionic wetting agent, c) a non-ionic release agent, d) a hardener, and e) polyhexamethylene guanidine (PHMG). The invention further relates to a resin coating which can be obtained by condensing the impregnating resin composition and to a resin coating containing a co-condensate made of the melamine formaldehyde resin and polyhexamethylene guanidine (PHMG). The invention further relates to an impregnate containing i) the impregnating resin composition or the resin coating and ii) an impregnate carrier material. Another object of the invention is a laminate containing iii) a laminate carrier material and iv) the impregnate or the impregnating resin composition, or the resin coating.

Abstract: A compression packing for sealing near valve stems, pump shafts and similar machine elements. The compression packing includes tracer particles that retain information about the fabrication of the packing which can be used to trace the origin thereof.

Abstract: There is provided a drinking or eating vessel comprising an inner surface that defines a volume for receiving liquid or solid food and an outer surface that supports a polymeric coating and a decorative layer; wherein the polymeric coating comprises a polymer formed by curing a coating mixture on the outer surface of the drinking or eating vessel, said coating mixture comprising a matting agent; wherein the polymeric coating has an inner surface in contact with the drinking or eating vessel and an outer surface exposed to contact by a user of the vessel; and wherein the decorative layer forms a diffuse layer within the polymeric coating. Also provided are corresponding processes for producing the drinking or eating vessel.

Abstract: An additively manufactured component with an internal passage; and a multiple of ultrasonic horns additively manufactured within the internal passage.

Abstract: To provide a net-like structure having excellent low resilience characteristics, cushioning properties, and durability. The net-like structure has a three-dimensional random loop bonded structure constituted of a continuous linear body made of a thermoplastic elastomer having a fiber diameter of 0.1-3.0 mm and a styrene content of 10-40 mass %, the net-like structure having an apparent density of 0.005-0.30 g/cm3 and a 40° C. compression residual strain of less than or equal to 35%.

Abstract: A composite molded article has (A) a fiber-reinforced resin molded article (A) including a fiber-reinforced resin having a polyamide-based resin as a matrix resin, a molded article (B) including a modified vinyl-based copolymer, and a molded article (C) including a styrene-based resin layered in this order. A layer (B) including a modified vinyl-based copolymer is interposed as a joining layer between a layer (A) of a fiber-reinforced resin having a polyamide-based resin as a matrix resin and a layer (C) including a styrene-based resin, whereby a composite molded article can be obtained in which the layers (A), (B) and (C) are strongly joined and integrated, and a composite molded article can be obtained which has excellent characteristics not realizable by a single layer of the layer (A) or the layer (C).

Abstract: The present invention relates to blow molded multilayer hollow articles and a coextrusion blow molding process for the production of said multilayer hollow articles, made of thermoplastic polymers and characterized by a specific visual effect. More in particular, the present invention relates to multilayer hollow articles and a coextrusion blow molding process for the production of said multilayer hollow articles, wherein at least one layer is a continuous layer with a uniform degree of thickness and at least one layer is a discontinuous or a non-uniform continuous layer with varying degree of thickness, which results in a specific surface pattern and/or visual color effect.

Abstract: Fibrous elements, such as filaments, and more particularly to fibrous elements employing a polymer and a wetting agent, methods for making such fibrous elements, fibrous structures employing such fibrous elements, methods for making such fibrous structures and packages containing such fibrous structures are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are, for instance, coated substrates comprising cellulose-based substrates with surface-treated aqueous-based polymer coatings. In some embodiments, the aqueous-based polymer coatings are surface-treated using corona treatment. Methods of making and using the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Coextruded, biaxially oriented multilayer films comprising a base layer comprising a polyester having an intrinsic viscosity greater than 0.75 dl/g and a heat-sealable layer directly adhered to said base layer, said heat-sealable layer comprising an amorphous polyester having a melting temperature not higher than the melting temperature of the polyester of the base layer and a thermoplastic resin characterized in that the heat-sealable layer comprises a further polyester resin are described. Also packages comprising a container, a food product and the above coextruded, biaxially oriented multilayer film are described. The packages are particularly suitable for “ready-meals” to be used in conventional oven at high temperatures.